RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. (November 9, 2026) – The Richland Hospital and Clinics (TRHC) has been recognized by the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) as a CheckPoint Top Performer, reflecting outstanding results in patient safety, surgical quality, newborn care, and maternal health. The results put TRHC in the top 10% of Wisconsin hospitals in key areas.

WHA’s CheckPoint program measures hospital performance across quality and safety indicators, allowing organizations to compare outcomes against statewide benchmarks. Recent results show TRHC exceeded state averages in several areas. The organization achieved a 100% newborn screening completion rate within three days of birth, surpassing the statewide average of 98.13%. TRHC also reported zero cases of pressure ulcers, pneumothorax, perioperative blood clots, or hemorrhage among patients receiving medical, surgical, and perioperative care.

In obstetrics, TRHC’s cesarean birth rate for first-time mothers delivering a single baby in the optimal position was 4.545%, significantly lower than the statewide average of 20.81%. The hospital also reported zero severe obstetric complications, compared to the statewide average of 1.58%.

“These results are a reflection of the extraordinary commitment our providers, nurses, and staff bring to patient care every day,” said Carolyn Anderson, director of quality resources at The Richland Hospital and Clinics. “Quality metrics help us measure outcomes, but behind every measure is a patient and family who trusted us with their care. Achieving Top Performer status shows our teams are delivering on that responsibility at an exceptionally high level.”

The recognition highlights TRHC’s ongoing commitment to evidence-based care, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement for the communities it serves.